October 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

I spent 4 days at a crafty retreat so I bet you are expecting to see lots of new cards that I made there. Ummm.... you will see this one! Can I post it many times? heehee I found myself talking to everyone, watching them create and making only one card (14 times for a card swap but only one card). I decided not to feel bad about it because I can make cards at home but I can't spend time with all of the wonderful friends at the retreat there. So I made on card. Who cares? I had a great time!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

I didn't have alot of time to make cards but wanted to make some to send in for this drive. It turned out to be an exercise in using old supplies, which was fun! I made several of each of these designs.

The first one uses an old, old, My Minds Eye set of huge holiday brads. And the tree on the second card is made from old Chatterbox paper I found in my scrap draw. Remember that brand? I loved it back in the day. To jazz it up a bit I put some Glossy Accents on the dots on the paper and some Stickles on the star.

And if you like really deep embossing from an embossing folder? This Sizzix Plaid and Snowflakes folder is for you! It embossed so deep that I thought it had cut the paper! (of course it hadn't) Cool looking in real life. Used this stamp on the pink paper strip:

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Thank you so much to all of you who sent in cards for Maddy and Melanie. We have alot of prizes to award and many thanks to those who donated them. I also have a couple of extra prizes that weren't on my blog post before! :-) Here we go:

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I know how much you all love card drives... Here is a new one that Vera Yates is doing to benefit folks in nursing homes over the holidays. Last year's nursing home card drive resulted in THOUSANDS of cards being delivered. A home that is near and dear to my family's heart received some and the heartfelt reaction to them was so inspiring. So let's do it again! Go HERE for details.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Look at these cute straws that you can get at Simon Says Stamp (click on this link to get to the paper straws)! Are they cute or what? You can get them in this assortment pack or in packs of individual colors.

To make today's card I cut the straws in to 1 inch pieces and flattened them. I lined them up side by side on a strip of white cardstock with a couple of lines of glossy accents on it. Easy!

Thursday, October 04, 2012

I'm one of those people who tend to get a set of something and use them all together. The greeting that comes with it, the paper that's all from the same pack, etc. Nothing wrong with that. But I think this card uses the most brands of products that I have ever put together. It really was fun to put them all together -- in colors that were once again inspired by Kathy Racoosin. I am using richer colors than usual and LOVING the look of it. And he wobbles! (can't see that on the picture)

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

I was so thrilled to read on Caring Bridge that Maddy went home today -- after 7 weeks. Cancer free but a long road still ahead. The cards that we have sent in the card drive have been so helpful in getting them through this time. And for all of you who sent cards in and/or have been praying for this family thank you - you are making a difference.

The card drive is officially closed but we're giving it a week to let any stragglers arrive. Then we will draw for prizes and I will post them here. And there may just be even more prizes than we have posted! :-)

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Seems like all of a sudden I need a bunch of cards for males. I've been wanting to use the Simon Says Stamp Air vent die. Such a fun die! This is a quick and easy card that I think is made to look special by that die.